Teaching the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition in British history is now a compulsory component of the revised KS3 History curriculum
27.08.08
The USI partnership works in consultation with a range of educators and policy makers, drawing on cultural and historical expertise, to develop a range of resources to support teaching and learning around the transatlantic slave trade.
New USI Resource!
A new USI teaching resource is now available - ‘Unlocking Perceptions: Understanding Slavery’s approach to the history and legacies of the transatlantic slave trade’.To receive a free copy please e-mail
USICitizen Resource
The Citizen Website is complimented by the Citizen Resource. This was produced for KS3 History and Citizenship teachers to support the effective study of the history and legacies of the transatlantic slave trade. To receive a free copy please quote ref 20086 and e-mail
USI‘The Big Conversation 2007’ debate and showcase event'
07.12.07
Students from across England have come together to explore the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and the impact on contemporary society following their outstanding entries to ‘The Big Conversation 2007’, a national schools competition
An online teaching resource
Produced by the Understanding Slavery Initiative this website is a free resource for teachers and educators planning lessons on the transatlantic slave trade for young people at key stage 3 and 4 in their education.
Find out more about the Understanding Slavery Initiative in About us
What you will find on this website
Selected artefacts from museum collections, historical information organised into eight chronological themes, lesson plans and activities for use in school or community contexts. Teaching the slave trade - information on how to use the teaching tools Themes - historical information Learning resources - a collection of visual materials and activities
